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2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Specs

2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
3,956 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 95.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 1GR-FE
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
21.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.5
Power: 176 kW , 236 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 266 ft lb , 361 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.730:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 208.1, overall width (inches): 74.6, overall height (inches): 70.1, ground clearance (inches): 9.4, wheelbase (inches): 127.8, front track (inches): 63.0, rear track (inches): 63.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.7
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Mica paint
Straight side pickup bed composite liner
Fixed rear window
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Underbody protection for engine
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,450, curb weight (lbs) 4,065, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,385
Windshield wipers
2008 Tacoma Base Crew Cab Pickup Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 60.3, front width (inches): 56.7, width between arches (inches): 41.5 and height (inches): 18.0
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with lumbar adjustment, bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.1, rear headroom (inches): 38.5, front hip room (inches): 53.6, rear hip room (inches): 55.2, front leg room (inches): 41.7, rear leg room (inches): 32.6, front shoulder room (inches): 57.7 and rear shoulder room (inches): 59.3
Low tire pressure indicator
Key power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Six speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
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